NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Psychiatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizoaffective disorder reports mood swings and auditory hallucinations. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is commonly prescribed for schizoaffective disorder to address both psychotic symptoms and mood instability.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is planning a program for parents on 'Drugs Commonly Abused by Teenagers'. Which of the following information should be included about inhalants? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, D, E, F
Rationale: Correct information includes: Monitoring for bags/rags (
A), sudden death risks (
D), CNS depression (E), and types of inhalants (F). Brain damage is likely (B is false), and use is not declining (C is false).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client experiencing hypomania who wants to stop her mood stabilizing medication because she is 'feeling good,' has a high energy level and thinks she is productive at work. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminding the client of past consequences reinforces the importance of medication adherence.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a school-aged child tells the nurse that, 'For most of the past year my husband was unemployed and I worked a second job. Twice during the ... he was the school ... he refused to obey. It has not happened again. Our family is back to normal.' After assessing the family, the nurse decides that the child is still at risk for abuse. Which of the following observations best supports this conclusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing long sleeves and pants in warm weather may indicate the child is hiding bruises or marks, a common sign of abuse.
Question 5 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with bulimia is attending the nurse-led group at the mental health center. She tells the group that she came only because her husband said he would divorce her if she didn't get help. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response encourages the client to explore her feelings and motivations, fostering engagement in treatment.